[Report This]Date: 02/15/2006 08:26 pm Title: Blind Justice -- Part Three -- 2
Hmm, a criminal you can sympathise with. But then they are the more realistic and chilling ones. I really wasn't expecting Helen to whack him over the head though. :) Hopefully she doesn't put herself in more danger, or Holmes will be even more angry, and it would probably be justified. I loved the line about Watson having to look after his property. With people like that around, he is bound to be missing important items occasionally, and that is a shame. I also liked the emphasis on loosing rationality in love, something that I think Holmes secretly fears. I'm curious to see how this continues.
Author's Response: Heh heh...poor Watson, fleeced left right and centre without knowing it. :D Helen was of course acting under the impression that Holmes could not defend himself, but yes, much more of that and Holmes would start to have a good hard look at the 'effects' of love...on all involved. Hopefully we shall continue to tweak your curiosity Amanda! Great to hear your thoughts as always! ~ LFire
[Report This]Date: 02/13/2006 01:17 pm Title: Blind Justice -- Part Three -- 1
This criminal is quite ruthless, if he kills in broad daylight. I'm curious to know how he will be apprehended. I think Holmes's effort to divorce Helen from his cases might just backfire. Is it just me, or does she seem to care more about him then he does about her? Maybe that is just because Holmes tries his best to deny his emotions. Hopefully she is not discovered in his bedroom, which would be quite improper, and might just expose her to danger. I'll be waiting to see how this is resolved...
Author's Response: Oh he cares about her quite a lot...he's just being a little protective in a Holmes type way. Also, he isn't denying his emotions...more like putting them in their place so he can concentrate on the case at hand -- he's great at compartimentalizing. Hopefully the second half to this chapter will be loaded soon (I swear it is in the queue!) and all will be revealed. And yes, her being in his bedroom would under normal circumstances be most improper...but she is just following orders...heh. ~Aeryn
[Report This]Date: 02/02/2006 06:31 pm Title: Blind Justice -- Part Two
Another very enjoyable chapter. You really know how to make Holmes and the other characters come to life. That must have been the most ingenious “love scene” I’ve ever read. Who would have thought that science would be such a turn-on? Not only Helen’s breath started quickening. If I were Holmes’ assistant I would have pointed out to him that the man he’s looking for (“apparently able to move in both high society... and the poorest of gin houses…”) must be very similar to himself. Unfortunately, I didn’t understand how Helen figured out the code. The capital letters seem to be at random to me. Why does she think that it should have been “Kingdom”?
Author's Response: Hi! Okay...shall start with your question first. Her tip off with regards to Kingdom is the capital letter being lowercase to "k". This is the height of Empire and both King and Kingdom are never treated with anything less then the full respect they deserve, they would never be lowercase. It may of course have only been a typo...but it was enough to make her look twice...and the regimen of cyphers that Holmes had gone through would have included this style of encoding Capitals within messages, just as it would include others like the first letter in each column or alternate words etc. Time consuming as we portrayed! :D We're so glad you enjoyed the love scene! I'd wanted to do something with Phrenology which ACD touches upon in Final Problem, and it did seem to us the perfect 'lesson' to carry something more within it, especially given Holmes's condition! Thank you so much for the kind words! ~LFire
[Report This]Date: 02/02/2006 01:17 pm Title: Blind Justice -- Part Two
I liked the mention of Holmes being guided by his senses, which is quite typical when you become blind, deaf, etc (the other senses become more acute to compensate). Even though it's not like him at all. It's also nice to see that he wants Helen around for more then help with his cases though of course she is very helpful there as well. :) Even if Phelps does tell the world about Holmes blindness, I'm sure that it will turn out for good (maybe the criminal will become even more brazen).
Author's Response: Heh...yes, Holmes so reliant on his senses for his deductions, somewhat overwhelmed at the loss of one and the enhancement of the others. Had Helen not been there, perhaps it would not have unbalanced him quite so much...but she became both an anchor and a focus for him. :D As for Phelps, an interesting theory, who knows what may come of the scoundrels intrusion! :D Thanks so much Amanda, always great to hear from you! ~LFire
[Report This]Date: 01/30/2006 07:02 pm Title: Blind Justice -- Part One
Sherlock Holmes in a relationship would definately have a lot to learn, but if anyone can make him come to terms with emotions, it would be Helen. They seem well matched, and I'm interested in where this will go. Your stories remind me somewhat of Laurie R King's Mary Russel novels, another woman that is a good counterpoint to Holmes (though as they are set in the 1910's and onward, there is an age difference). Still, that fact that you have managed to create a woman that is able to capture the attention of Holmes and hold it is remarkable.
Author's Response: Thank you so much for such a nice review. We are glad you are enjoying the story. :D Neither of us have read the Mary Russell books, so it's always fascinating to hear when people think we are similar or different to those. Helen is a fun character to write...she compliments him in many ways, but also is quite strong willed and complete in her own right. Again, thank you so much for letting us know your thoughts...the next chapter has been posted...we're just awaiting validation. ~Aeryn (of aerynfire)
[Report This]Date: 01/19/2006 06:35 pm Title: Blind Justice -- Part One
An interesting start on the mystery plot. I hope Holmes won't overestimate himself again. And I see that he still has to learn much when it comes to relationships. He's lucky that Helen is now quite adept at understanding how he ticks.
I stumbled upon the words "my then particular lady friend." Is that the way one refers to the woman one will have married later on or to a lady from the past?
Author's Response: Thank you so much for the review! Yes, Holmes now has a bit of a handicap doesn't he...and Helen's had 2 years practice on learning what to say and what not to say to him...especially when you want him to do something. Man can be a tad...prickly. As for your question...I'd love to answer you, but you'll just have to wait and see. :D ~Aeryn
[Report This]Date: 12/19/2005 06:32 am Title: Invidious
Thanks Aeryn. Lian really did amazing work with Holmes' dialogue. Oh, how could you tease us with questions as to whether it will work out well with Helen. :) Of course it will! Or is that not for me to decide ;-)
Author's Response: *grins* Oh yeah...I do Helen, she does Holmes...we share Watson. *snicker* She really rocks my socks with how Holmesy she is...really sinks her teeth into the part. As for teasing...heheheheheheheheh (more manical laughter here). You are always free to speculate, but time will tell (as the Doctor says -- yes, I know random switch of genres); it always does. ~Aeryn
[Report This]Date: 12/18/2005 07:05 pm Title: Invidious
Masterful the way you incorporated The Copper Beeches with the relationship between Holmes and Helen - very clever and brilliantly done - I could just imagine Helen's feelings to the touch of the hair, particularly when remembering the way Brett touched her hair in the Granada episode. His declaration of love was so moving and true. Lovely!!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! *dances* We are both really glad you enjoyed it! :D Yes, that scene in the Granda episode just screamed for us to incorporate it into our story. We really couldn't resist. Writing Holmes's dialogue for that was seriously tricky, but Lian, my co-writer, really pulled that off *gives her huge kudos*. Again thank you so much! ~Aeryn
[Report This]Date: 12/16/2005 02:43 pm Title: Invidious
Fantastic new chapter. Thank you. It was gresat to get some more insight into both Helen's and Holmes's feelings. Who would have thought that Holmes is capable of making such a breathtaking declaration of love - and still remaining in character at the same time? I don't know "The Copper Beeches" and only had a glimpse at it. The "touch" was your creation", wasn't it? I like the way you incorporate canon in your stories, but unfortunately the fact that you do so still makes me wonder whether there will be a happy ending for Holmes and Helen.
Author's Response: Thank you so much, veradee! We're thrilled you enjoyed the chapter! The touch was actually taken from the Granada series. Jeremy Brett's Holmes walks by Miss Hunter at one point and touches her hair...and we leapt on that. Heh. The dialogue, except for the inserted bits about Helen and even a good chunk of the descriptors are from the canon -- we just re-wrote it to third person and added some bits. :D Ah, will Helen and Holmes have a happy ending? I wish I could tell you for certain...just have to wait and see. Thank you again for such a lovely and thoughtful review. ~Aeryn
[Report This]Date: 12/10/2005 09:05 am Title: Legato
Damn, I've caught up with you. What am I going to do now in my lonely evenings? I really love your story. It's so romantic although I couldn't help starting to wonder whether there is going to be a happy ending. I hope so, but will it be possible? William Edwards always was too forthright for my taste, but now I almost wish Holmes would show a bit more initiative. I enjoy the tension between them very much, but I couldn't overlook the fact that they've been courting for more than three months now. That's longer than William and Helen ever courted. Since Holmes is a musician he might have heard of "(allegro) con brio"? But I stop whining now. I know you will continue writing a fantastic story.
Author's Response: *Laughs* Oh my you have caught up with us! Well, never fear, our beta has the next chapter and will be getting it back to us around Sunday. :D As for your lonely evenings...um...we do have a Snape story running on Occlumency you may enjoy (/end shameless self-plug). Yup, they've been courting for three months, but keep in mind they don't see each other every day...maybe once a week or once every two weeks. But now that Holmes has finally gotten over the anxiety/comfort hump...perhaps he may show more innitiative. *snicker* We shall see. Till next time, and thank you so much for the review and kind words! ~Aeryn
[Report This]Date: 12/07/2005 12:38 pm Title: Legato
I continue to be absolutely enchanted by the sheer romance of this story. I know you have to take this story where it leads you, but oh, how I hope for a happy ending for Holmes and Helen, even if it is against all odds. I'm looking forward to reading many more chapters!
Author's Response: :D Thank you! We're so glad you're enjoying it! It is nice to slip a little old fashioned romance into one's writing life, and it has been a lot of fun (and frustrating!) to see how they have progressed. And who knows...maybe Holmes and Helen might just beat those odds. ;) ~ LFire (of aerynfire)
[Report This]Date: 12/04/2005 08:22 pm Title: Legato
Shall we find out who the old man is, for there is no such thing as a coincidence in a Holmes story? The romance moves apace and awaits a mystery to test their relationship.
I've been enjoying my rediscovery of the Holmes stories and the Jeremy Brett performances. I remember watching them on A&E years ago and finding them again on DVD reminds me of how fine his performance was as Holmes. No doubt his own experience with bipolar disorder gave him special insights. Thank you!
Author's Response: Thank you so much for the review and the kind words. As for the old man, I'm afraid you must for now draw your own conclusions. :D There will be a mystery, but not till around chapter five. Yes, Jeremy Brett was a wonderful Holmes and for me at least the best film Holmes to date. And I'm quite sure his own experiences with bipoloar disorder, or as it was called then, manic depression, did inhance his insights. ~Aeryn
[Report This]Date: 11/13/2005 10:25 pm Title: The First Noël
How delightful to read of a Victorian romance, where small careful gestures are rich with meaning. It contrasts nicely with the kind we so often read about where the characters leap into bed before they are clear on the last names of their partners. Speaking of which, it was fun to find some of the names from HP finding their way into Mr. Holmes world. Your work inspires me to look for the Jeremy Brett performances wherever they are being shown now. The only problem is I would want to find Helen there!
Author's Response: Thank you so much for the review and your kind words! Yes, we love the subtly and the intimate gestures as well. They're fun to write...and as opposed to some of our Snape stuff...there will be no leaping of people into beds! I am thrilled you want to check out Brett's Holmes. It really is wonderful and he does such a brilliant job. And not to PR him too much, you can find the dvds at most places you buy videos...I got mine at Barnes and Noble. But I know about looking for Helen. The thing with writing this, is I now watch them and know exactly where Helen would be and what she would be doing behind the scenes. LOL! As for HP names finding their way to Holmes. I have loved him since I was a small child and was introduced via my American and English grandfathers. My co-writer came to it, I think, a bit later. But I'd say Holmes is one of my first fandoms...next to Star Wars. :D ~Aeryn
[Report This]Date: 11/11/2005 04:08 pm Title: Uncharted Waters - 1
beautiful, like always, enchant, atractive... i remember here beginning my contact with you, I like Chaos.
Author's Response: Hey, Susana! Is this where you first found us? Nifty! We really like it here too...Occulmency has been good to us, so it was natural that we found our way to this archive too. Glad you like the story and thank you so much for the review! ~Aeryn
[Report This]Date: 11/04/2005 05:49 pm Title: Uncharted Waters - 2
What a wonderful continuation of this romance between two such awkward people. Thank you!
Author's Response: You are very welcome! Glad you stuck with us! :D Chapter two is with our beta now, and should be up sometime early next week. We do update weekly, so stay tuned! :D Thanks for the review! ~Aeryn
[Report This]Date: 11/02/2005 10:31 pm Title: Uncharted Waters - 2
Yay...a new story with Sherlock and Helen. I really am pleased you're continuing their story. The characterizations are superb. Keep up the great work.
Author's Response: Thank you so much! We're glad to see you back. :D Oh yes, there will be more with these two. Heh heh. Again thank you for the review and the compliment. ~Aeryn